Promising a significant leap forward in the realm of autonomous driving, Horizon Robotics, renowned for its energy-efficient computing solutions for advanced driver assist systems (ADAS), and Wind River, an international trailblazer in software for mission-critical intelligent systems, unveiled a strategic alliance aimed at advancing the frontier of smart driving solutions.
The partnership is a transformative event for China’s auto industry. The integration of Horizon’s Journey series computing solutions with Wind River’s cloud-to-edge portfolio yields a comprehensive ADAS hardware/software package. This streamlined solution promises to expedite development and integration, thereby slashing time-to-market and curbing costs – a decisive boon for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Embracing collaboration with Wind River enables Horizon to deploy its Journey series computing solutions, renowned for covering the complete spectrum of automated driving scenarios, with Wind River’s software. This includes the integration of industry-leading VxWorks real-time operating system (RTOS); the safety-certified Wind River Helix Virtualization Platform; Wind River Linux; and Wind River Studio.
The amalgamation of these high-calibre and cost-effective technologies represents a thrilling milestone for driving automation, showing immense promise for the genesis of next-generation applications for software-defined vehicles.
Dr. Kai Yu, Horizon’s Founder and CEO, underscores the transformative trend in China’s auto industry. He said that, Horizon continues to lay the computational groundwork for the smart vehicle era. Capitalising on the robust capabilities of Horizon and Wind River will result in uniquely integrated solutions for OEMs, ushering in an era of safer, optimised mobility for consumers.
Avijit Sinha, Chief Product Officer at Wind River, concurs with Dr. Yu’s sentiments. He sees the partnership as a pivotal stride towards establishing an innovative, open, and cooperative ecosystem – a requisite for nurturing the growth of the smart mobility industry.
Avijit Sinha, chief product officer of Wind River stated “The combination of Wind River software and Horizon hardware will allow OEMs to better leverage the advantages of localized development and delivery for next-generation automotive solutions. Together, we look forward to further advancing the software-defined vehicle and smart driving.”
As China intensifies its commitment to autonomous vehicles, this alliance underscores the nation’s resolve to revolutionise mobility and augment driver safety. The collaboration between Horizon and Wind River marks a bold leap in the global advancement of automated driving technology.
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